I think I have broken my big toe!

[Richt]

Either that or fractured it (or maybe just badly bruised). Its killing me and I have just 11 days before my first ever half marathon. I am doubting wether I will be able to run it or not.

I have it on ice whenever I am not at work in an attempt to reduce the swelling and am taking pain killers. I hope its not broken, but I can't help fearing the worst.

Sympathy please lol lol lol (remember I am a man and we are rubbish when it comes to pain).

[bjs1976]

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Well, I have played soccer with many broken toes. Painful, but not a darn thing you can really do. We always use the buddy system, that is tape the toe to a healthy toe, it will help relieve some of the pressure from the sore toe. That is the best rememdy I have for broken toes!!!

Oh yeh, and sympathy to you!!!

[Richt]

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I hadnt thought about the taping. I wonder if it will work. I may try that this evening, thanks.

[Outback Jess]

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oh man, Richt I am so sorry, and so close to your half marathon. Thank goodness if the news is bad, you have two and a half years under your belt to handle this disappointment with...that longevity has set you up in a strong place....good luck~

[Korelis]

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Try the taping. Also keep it on ice. Sorry to hear about the toe. Remember you need to think happy thoughts about your toe :-p

[Heidi3]

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All I can say is OUCH!!! I am sorry ..I know that hurts! go have it Xray'd Rich since you run you want to make sure it is not your foot as well?

[Richt]

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I am going to casualty this evening to have it checked out. At the moment I am sat at my desk without a shoe on. Its quite comfortable at the moment, until I move it.

[Heidi3]

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put your foot on a chair and keep ice on it so it does not swell more ...just a bit of friendly advice ....

[Heidi3]

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is casualty like my Urgent care? I wonder?

[Sheshy]

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Oh dang, sorry to hear that Rich! I'm sure you're disappointed about the possibility of missing the race!

Take care and fingers crossed it's not broken/fractured!

[Miss Phode]

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Blackberry brandy cures everything! I suggest you drink a lot of it.

[Richt]

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It really really hurts.

[Richt]

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is casualty like my Urgent care? I wonder?

Heidi, I think our casualty is like your emergency room.

It's like an extension of a hospital, which is manned at all times where anyone can go if they have an urgent problem.

[Heidi3]

Re: I think I have broken my big toe!

Heidi, I think our casualty is like your emergency room.

It's like an extension of a hospital, which is manned at all times where anyone can go if they have an urgent problem.

that is what we call urgent care as well ....our urgent care is exactly like an ER but takes pressure off the hospital for things that do not require admission ..did you take some ibuprofen???

[Richt]

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I have some cuprofen - massive pink tablet things. WHich are strong. Only allowed to take 1 every 8 hours apparently. They're huuuuuuuuuuuuuge tablets and contain ibuprofen.